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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 6h

This #WorldTeachersDay, we’re highlighting DYW Scotland’s work to broaden career aspirations and open up opportunities. Read the guest blog: loom.ly/2I4SUiQ #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Access to information is essential to participation. Women also need opportunities to share their experiences and shape decisions that affect their lives. Scottish Women's Convention explores how lived experience can help shape policy: loom.ly/TZZImuc #AccessToInformation

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For women affected by conflict, safety doesn't end when they reach a place of refuge. Amma Birth Companions shares Aveen's experience of arriving in Scotland alone and pregnant after fleeing conflict, and the challenges she faced accessing maternity care: loom.ly/ZenY_9U

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The gender pay gap doesn't begin with a payslip. The careers women enter, opportunities for progression and workplace cultures all shape economic inequality. Juliet Dunstone of Equate Scotland explores why women remain underrepresented in STEM: loom.ly/YUdbgS0 #EqualPayDay

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

An inclusive workforce gives everyone the opportunity to develop their skills and build a career based on their interests and potential. That's why DYW Scotland is challenging gender stereotypes and widening career pathways: loom.ly/2I4SUiQ #NationalInclusionWeek

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A healthy democracy depends on everyone being able to participate and have their voice heard. Our guest blog from Lauren Caskie explores how Young Women Demand is strengthening political literacy, participation and leadership: loom.ly/34PXpFc #InternationalDayOfDemocracy

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Inclusion means more than removing barriers — it means creating systems where everyone can participate, have choice and be treated with dignity. Kirsty from the Empowering Women Panel shares her lived experience of disability, care and support: loom.ly/OVhjIWw #NIW2026

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Education should open doors but too many women and girls still face barriers to the support, information and opportunities they need. YouthLink Scotland explores why gender equality means prioritising work with boys and young men: loom.ly/sOsgcbw #InternationalLiteracyDay

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#WomensEqualityDay reminds us that equality means more than the right to vote. Young women must have real opportunities to shape decisions. Read the Young Women's Movement guest blog on strengthening democratic participation: loom.ly/mwW5Fpk

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Violence is often shaped by overlapping inequalities. Migrant Women Press explores why ethical, inclusive media matters in tackling violence against women and challenging racism and discrimination: loom.ly/MA7nCAU #HumanRights

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Humanitarian action means protecting dignity, safety and human rights. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, read Aveen's story of seeking safety during pregnancy after arriving in Scotland alone, and why accessible, culturally sensitive care matters: loom.ly/KWO2CQ8 #ActForHumanity

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Gender equality is essential to Scotland's future workforce. DYW Scotland explores how employers, educators and policymakers can tackle occupational segregation and widen opportunities for young people: loom.ly/2I4SUiQ

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

NACWG Co-Chair Talat Yaqoob reflected on the NACWG's role in driving long-term change and why sustained action remains essential to achieving gender equality in Scotland.

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This #InternationalYouthDay, we're highlighting why gender equality must include boys and young men. YouthLink Scotland explores how challenging stereotypes benefits everyone: loom.ly/5qktZ44

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Career choices shouldn't be limited by gender stereotypes. DYW Scotland explores how role models, employer partnerships and inclusive pathways can help every young person thrive. Read more: loom.ly/2I4SUiQ #InternationalYouthDay #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#InternationalPeaceMonth reminds us that unity and understanding begin by listening. The Scottish Women's Convention explores how women's lived experience can shape better policy, stronger services and a more equal Scotland: loom.ly/RztI8gE #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#DisabilityPrideMonth highlights the need for inclusive systems across education, health and care. Lindsay’s live experience demonstrates the challenges families face navigating support: loom.ly/3HEWty8

"They saw me as the problem, and they wouldn’t do anything I asked them to do… I had to fight for everything we got." - Lindsay

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Self-care isn’t just individual choice — it’s shaped by inequality. Debbie shares how unpaid care has impacted her mental health, and why systems must better reflect women’s realities: loom.ly/25mlbJo #InternationalSelfCareDay

"We may find it physically and emotionally draining as a family, but it can also be worthwhile." - Debbie

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#DisabilityPrideMonth is about being heard, not just having access. Kirsty shares her experience of disability, care and support systems, and why dignity, independence and inclusion must shape services: loom.ly/OVhjIWw

"The care plan itself didn’t reflect me at all and there was no detail. It wasn’t personalized at all and was all about me just being in a wheelchair and nothing about my mental health." - Kirsty

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Disabled women’s voices must be central to decision-making. Glasgow Disability Alliance shows the power of disabled-led change through its Disabled Women’s Network, shaping policy and challenging inequality in Scotland. Find out more: loom.ly/u4U2X3c #DisabilityAwarenessDay

"We are the largest groundswell of disabled members in Europe and a leading, celebrated example of a grassroots community of identity driving improvements to disabled people’s lives in parallel with wider changes to policies, services and society." - Glasgow Disability Alliance

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Equal access to healthcare is still out of reach for many women. This #WorldPopulationDay, we’re highlighting inequalities in screening, vaccination and wider health outcomes. Read the guest blog by Scotland's Women's Health Champion: loom.ly/hMiEWq8

"One hundred women a year in Scotland die from cervical cancer, a disease which is largely preventable." - Professor Anna Glasier, Scotland’s Women’s Health Champion

"Everything we do must have a relentless focus on inequalities." - Professor Anna Glasier, Scotland’s Women’s Health Champion

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#DisabilityPrideMonth celebrates rights and leadership, but also highlights persistent inequality. @closethegap.org.uk research shows disabled women in Scotland face barriers at every stage of work from hiring to pay and progression. Read the Excluded By Design report here: loom.ly/Wl76TWs

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread human rights violations globally, and the media has a key role in challenging it. Read our new guest blog by Migrant Women Press exploring ethical, survivor-centred reporting: loom.ly/MA7nCAU #EndVAWG

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Susan McKellar from the Scottish Women’s Convention shares their conference model that's turning women’s testimony into evidence for policy change: www.generationequal.scot/news/from-lived-experience-to-lasting-change-how-womens-voices-are-shaping-scottish-policy/

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Young women continue to push for a political system that reflects their lives. Lauren Caskie from Young Women Demand calls for sustained, accessible participation beyond elections: loom.ly/34PXpFc

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#INWED26 highlights that equity in STEM is about more than recruitment. Equate Scotland shows that improvements in retention, progression and culture are needed to keep #WomenInSTEM loom.ly/YUdbgS0

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we’re recognising the strength, resilience and rights of people who have been forced to flee. In a guest blog from Amma Birth Companions, Aveen shares her experience of pregnancy and early motherhood after arriving in Scotland alone: loom.ly/ZenY_9U

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@closethegap.org.uk's Anti-racist Practice Strategy sets out a 3-year commitment to embedding anti-racist principles across the organisation. In today's world, neutrality is not an option: loom.ly/nJljrZU

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Lindsay shares her experience navigating her son's autism diagnosis, education and fragmented services this #LDAW26, highlighting the need for joined-up, inclusive support: loom.ly/3HEWty8

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Cervical Screening Awareness Week highlights ongoing inequalities in women’s health. Professor Anna Glasier reflects on progress and gaps in screening, vaccination and access to care: loom.ly/tKPU9YU

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

56 years on from the Equal Pay Act, equal work rights still aren’t a reality for all women. @closethegap.org.uk shows disabled women face barriers at every stage: buff.ly/YzlUsN8

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#CarersWeek highlights how these responsibilities can impact education, opportunity and future plans. Leeanne shares how being an unpaid carer from a young age affected her qualifications: www.generationequal.scot/news/leean…

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Who sits at the table - and who stays - matters. Our latest guest blog by Women in CTRL explores how progress in leadership can mask widening inequality without intersectional data: www.generationequal.scot/news/what-six-years-of-tracking-music-industry-boards-reveals-about-intersectional-progress/

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Scotland has led the way on tackling period poverty, becoming the first country to make free period products available to all who need them. #MenstrualHygieneDay highlights the importance of sustained action across government, communities and organisations to ensure this progress continues.

“Our mission is to eradicate period poverty in the UK, improve access to quality products & increase education around period health to eliminate shame and stigma.” - Hey Girls

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Accessibility means full participation in society and removing barriers to independence. Kirsty shares her lived experience of disability and care: loom.ly/OVhjIWw #GAAD

“My support shouldn’t just be limited to what I need as a wheelchair user. It should also include things about me as a person, my interests, hobbies and my aspirations.” - Kirsty

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Childcare access is key to family stability and opportunity. For many single parents, cost and availability create barriers. @opfs.org.uk explores how targeted support helps families thrive: loom.ly/CLKysrQ

“Without access to reliable childcare, pursuing education or training can seem like an impossible dream for many single parents.” - One Parent Families Scotland

“One of the biggest barriers single parents face is the cost and lack of flexibility of childcare.” - One Parent Families Scotland

“The sense of being in a strong community and belonging is essential for single parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children on their own.” - One Parent Families Scotland

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Women’s mental health is shaped by unpaid care, financial pressure and inequality. Debbie from the Empowering Women Panel shares her caring journey and its impact on wellbeing: loom.ly/25mlbJo #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

“I would say that healthcare professionals struggled to provide the necessary care for my mum due to her heritage, since the South Asian community lacks mental health awareness and a culture of shame.” - Debbie

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Young mothers in Scotland continue to face entrenched barriers to fair work, including low pay, insecure jobs and limited flexibility, with many still experiencing in-work poverty. @closethegap.org.uk and Save the Children are co-producing research with women aged 16–25 loom.ly/3YDytHY

“Women in Scotland are more likely to experience in-work poverty, find it harder to escape poverty, and are more likely to experience persistent poverty than men.” - Close the Gap

“Young mothers aged between 16-25 in particular consistently experience higher than average levels of poverty, often despite being in paid work.” - Close the Gap

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Maternal mental health inequalities persist, especially for women of colour facing barriers in maternity care. KWISA’s NAUWU Initiative centres lived experience to improve outcomes: loom.ly/OzxZVps #MaternalMHMatters

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Families come in many forms, but systems don’t always reflect this. Jenny from the Empowering Women Panel shares how care, family life and expectations shape wellbeing, showing why support must reflect real lives: loom.ly/AXneIuc #IFED

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Women’s paid and unpaid work remains undervalued in Scotland, with low pay, insecurity and caring responsibilities limiting equality. ANYiSo explores how this impacts ethnic minority women: www.generationequal.scot/news/the-impact-of-the-cost-of-living-crisis-on-womens-poverty-and-employability-2/

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Unpaid care carries real emotional, physical and financial strain. Babz shares how this hidden labour shapes women’s lives and why change is needed: loom.ly/Xy33ngE #StressAwarenessMonth #BeTheChange

“in the main it’s women that are making up an unpaid carer workforce, sacrificing their own health, careers, status within society and social opportunities for others.” - Babz

“It’s high time that all this was looked at through a gendered lens, and that this form of women’s labour is valued and respected as much as other forms of work.” - Babz

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

"This #NIAW2026, we’re highlighting the need for equitable, person-centred healthcare. Fertility challenges and stigma show why gender equality must be central to health systems: loom.ly/JsqBYwg #GenderEquality"

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This #StressAwarenessMonth, we’re recognising the invisible labour women carry. Jenny shares how balancing care, work and family impacts wellbeing, and why systems must change: loom.ly/AXneIuc #BeTheChange

“It’s a huge amount of pressure to make yourself available. You don’t have many choices.” - Jenny

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

At a time when gender equality is under threat globally, the NACWG’s Co-Chairs reflect on Phase Two noting progress has been too slow, with many women still left behind. But Scotland can lead with political will, investment and accountability: loom.ly/L3oZxE0 #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Today is the voter registration deadline in Scotland ahead of the upcoming election. In our latest guest blog, the #YoungWomensMovement highlights why many young women feel excluded from politics — and why participation matters more than ever loom.ly/XUFmbPc #GenderEquality #NACWG

"The desire to participate is there, what is missing is the confidence, clarity and support to do so." - Young Women Demand

"The social movement is not about asking for permission to be heard, it is about claiming space, rewriting the rules and reshaping democracy." - Young Women Demand

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

#StressAwarenessMonth highlights the hidden toll of care, health and life pressures. Rachel shares why tackling stress means addressing inequality, not just resilience: loom.ly/33REkac #BeTheChange #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

During #StressAwarenessMonth, we’re recognising the mental load many women carry. Lindsay shares how daily pressures impact her wellbeing and why policy must address emotional labour: loom.ly/3HEWty8 #BeTheChange

“Through it all, there was no encouragement or care. There was no extra support.” - Lindsay

“the power dynamic doesn’t really shift, and the only way to get your needs met is having to grovel for their attention.” - Lindsay

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

April is #StressAwarenessMonth. Kemi shares how childcare costs and access create ongoing stress and limit opportunities, highlighting wider structural inequality: loom.ly/GQSTdxY #BeTheChange

“The major challenges are funding and access to resources, not just money.” - Kemi

“it’s a huge cycle that goes round and round and it’s never ending.”- Kemi

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This #WorldHealthDay, we’re highlighting inequality in healthcare access. Kirsty shares her experience, showing why person-centred, joined-up support matters: loom.ly/OVhjIWw #GenderEquality #LivedExperience

“Every disabled person who has or who needs social care must have control over their support, and they must be supported to make those decisions, regardless of their impairment.” - Kirsty

“IF your needs were being met, you'd definitely be less stressed, you'd sleep better, you'd eat better... I’d have a better quality of life and feel happier.” - Kirsty

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